There s no disputing that Kanye West is the reigning king of Hip-Hop; don t even question it. His hits are infectious and his style is far-reaching and trend-setting. No other Hip-Hop artist crosses so many cultural boundaries. A big part of his appeal is the use of strong hooks and hummable melodies, coupled with quick-witted verses that twist your tongue up. Those hooks and melodies are at the heart of Kanye s best cuts and serve as the foundation for this big, bouncy tribute. Like Kanye, the Vitamin String Quartet shoots for the stars. With this record they achieve a stratospheric glory that would even impress the peerless Mr. West.